Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

King Neptune's has been featured on shows like Bobby Flay's "Food Nation," the Travel Channel's "Travel in the Deep South," as well as in Southern Living magazine and Travel USA. Owned by husband and wife team Al and Diane Sawyer, the casual seafood spot is known for serving sweet, salty, melt-in-your-mouth royal red shrimp. More

Owned by Lucy Buffett for nearly 15 years, LuLu's at Homeport Marina is known for its live music, laid-back approach to food and a quintessential beach vibe that won't disappoint fans of Lucy's brother Jimmy. The menu is full of fresh seafood, fried favorites and Lulu's originals, such as Lower Alabama Caviar and LuLu's version of the Cheeseburger in Paradise. More

Seafood from the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores has ranked as some of the best in local polls and national publications for nearly 20 years. The restaurant, which overlooks scenic Big Lagoon, recently unveiled its Man vs. Food Platter, a joint creation by the restaurant’s owners and Adam Richman, host of the platter's namesake show on the Travel Channel. But the star of the show at the Original Oyster House is the restaurant's pies — homemade Key lime or peanut butter chocolate chip made with a touch of Kahlúa.

Tacky Jack's began in 1979 as a small bar and grill connected to a marina that supplied fuel and tackle to fishermen. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to include several locations along Alabama's coast and in Florida. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Tacky Jack's is known for its Mexican garbage nachos topped with olives, jalapeños and cheese, and for its famous spin on the Bushwacker.

Home of the popular Hangout Music Fest each May, The Hangout restaurant is known for its casual and often-crowded atmosphere. Folks go here to drink, dance and listen to live music, but the burgers at the beach-front haunt are also known to draw a crowd. More